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09/24 Data Notes for the Week of September 24

The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.
09/23 How We're Assessing if UW Cases have Spread Beyond Campus

We are closely monitoring data for evidence that those cases have led to spread of the virus outside of UW students, which we are calling “spillover.”
09/21 For Public Health, Preparing for Emergencies Never Ends

It’s been said that “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Our organization continually trains, practices, and collaborates with community partners to prepare for every conceivable crisis to ensure a response that will be swift, strategic, provide clear communication, and encompass our entire community.

09/04/2020 UW, Public Health act to stop COVID-19 spread in fraternity, sorority houses
Members of nine UW–Madison fraternities and sororities with off-campus live-in chapter houses have been directed to quarantine for at least 14 days in response to confirmed cases of COVID-19 among their members.
09/03/2020 COVID-19 Update: FDA Warns Consumers About Hand Sanitizer Packaged in Food and Drink Containers
The FDA has discovered alcohol-based hand sanitizers that are being packaged in beer cans, children’s food pouches, water bottles, juice, and vodka bottles.

9/17 Rabies Positive Bat
We have identified a rabid bat that was near the slide at the Olbrich Park playground on 9/15.
9/16 Statement about Decision to Hold Badger Football Games
Public Health Madison & Dane County recommends that UW students and people in Dane County do not gather with...
9/15 Public Health Urges School Leadership to Continue Providing Grades 3-12 Virtually
Due to the high prevalence of COVID-19 in Dane County, we strongly urge school leadership to continue providing...

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